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Little is known about St. Matthew, except that he was the son of Alpheus, and he was likely born in Galilee. He worked as a tax collector, which was a hated profession during the time of Christ. According to the Gospel, Matthew was working at a collection booth in Capernaum when Christ came to him…
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (LifeSiteNews) — Senate Republicans blocked a vote Tuesday on a Democratic bill to force every state to allow and insurance companies to cover embryo-destructive in vitro fertilization (IVF), citing the bill’s infringement of conscience rights and establishment of … Continue reading → The post Democrat bill to create nationwide ‘right’ to IVF dies…
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Discover the life and impact of St. Paul, the Apostle to the Gentiles. Explore his journeys, teachings, and influence on Christianity. Have you ever wondered about the life and impact of St. Paul, the Apostle to the Gentiles and Patron of Missionaries? Join us on a journey to learn more about this influential figure in…
WASHINGTON – “Jesus, truly present in the Eucharist, gives us the fullness of life,” said Bishop Michael F. Burbidge of Arlington in his statement inviting Catholics to commemorate Respect Life Month with “a revival of prayer and action.” “{Jesus} calls each of us to respect that gift of life in every human person. While we…
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VATICAN CITY (CNS) — With some prudence, Catholics can benefit spiritually from the messages and spiritual practices associated with the alleged apparitions of Mary in Medjugorje, Bosnia-Herzegovina, said the Vatican Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith. “This does not imply a declaration of the supernatural character of the phenomenon,” nor does it mean that…
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The Olympic Games are about more than the win, the medals, or the record-setting performances. At their core, the Games are about the Olympic values of excellence, friendship, and respect. They are about fair play and human spirit. – IOC One doesn’t need to look very far to realize that we might be living in…
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Readings for the Memorial of Saint Andrew Kim Taegon, Priest and Martyr, and Saint Paul Chong Hasang, Catechist and Martyr, and their Companions, Martyrs Reading 1 1 COR 15:12-20 Brothers and sisters: If Christ is preached as raised from the dead, how can some among you say there is no resurrection of the dead? If…
As Jesus passed by, he saw a man named Matthew sitting at the customs post. He said to him, “Follow me.” (Mt 9:9) We can learn more about Jesus’ early ministry from His choosing Matthew for a disciple than perhaps from any other disciple chosen. What makes the choice of Matthew so telling about Jesus’…
Today, Jesus teaches His disciples lessons about Himself and about their lives as His followers. One lesson went right over their heads; the other was impossible for them to miss. Gospel (Read Mk 9:30-37) As Jesus traveled around Galilee with His disciples, He made several attempts to help them understand what lay ahead for Him (see…
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Are you tired of those who claim to be tolerant but tolerate everything EXCEPT Christianity? It’s amazing how the saving message of Jesus Christ causes such a strong reaction among the politically correct crowd. Almost every vestige of Christianity has been stripped from the culture. But one place they can’t strip it is off your…